Alex is the Zero Waste Lead for the Port Authority of NY & NJ, which owns, operates and maintains major transportation infrastructure across the New York and New Jersey metropolitan region. In her role at the Port Authority, Alex is developing the Port Authority’s Zero Waste Roadmap, set to be published in 2025. Alex also … Read more
Sarah Healey (Any/All) is the Zero Waste Manager at Boston University. In this role, Sarah oversees all waste services, develops and implements zero waste programming, and advances BU’s commitment to becoming a Zero Waste institution. Prior to their role at BU, Sarah was the Strategic Account Manager for Higher Education and Healthcare at Casella Waste … Read more
Disney Petit is a social impact entrepreneur and environmental activist. She is the Founder and CEO of LiquiDonate, a software that integrates seamlessly with any WMS or RMS to automatically match unsellable returns and overstock inventory with nonprofits and schools. Prior to LiquiDonate, Disney was employee 15 at Postmates, where she started the Civic Labs … Read more
Gabrielle (she/her) works on analytical initiatives that advance Boston University’s sustainability goals. She is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and managing the integrity of the data related to the University’s Climate Action and Zero Waste Plans. Gabrielle also supports the reporting for BU’s GHG (greenhouse gas) inventory, STARS (Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System), and BERDO … Read more
As the Founder of Gradible, Yadira is dedicated to pioneering innovative sustainability solutions that empower organizations to become smarter, resilient, and forward-thinking in infrastructure and design. Her expertise guides businesses in integrating effective waste, energy, and water management strategies, thereby enhancing their financial and environmental performance. Organization:GradibleTitle:Founder & Chief Impact OfficerWebhttp://www.gradible.coLinkedInwww.linkedin.com/in/yadira-d
Cara Murray is a Program Analyst for the Baltimore City Department of Public Works Office of Waste Diversion, and has been with the department for 3.5 years. Cara works collaboratively with partners in municipal government and throughout the City to build equitable, sustainable change to achieve zero waste goals. Organization:Baltimore City Department of Public WorksTitle:Program … Read more
Angela Ober is the senior sustainability specialist at the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB). She has been working in the environmental field since 2015 and in higher ed sustainability since 2018. Her work includes data collection, analysis, and communication. She is passionate about ensuring data is both transparent and accessible to the public and enjoys … Read more
Leana Houser is the Sustainability Manager for Zero Waste in the Johns Hopkins University Office of Climate & Sustainability (OCS). In this role, she develops policies and best practices to support the university’s Climate Action and Sustainability Plan’s Responsible Consumption goals. Her favorite part of the job is supporting the divisions to find creative solutions … Read more
Sue Beets-Atkinson is the Global VP of Sustainability for SBM Management Services, LP. With more than 30 years of resource management and recycling experience, she has successfully designed and implemented many large and complex recycling programs for a multitude of Fortune 500 companies throughout the United States. Beets-Atkinson regularly reinvents systems for improved efficiency and is … Read more
Ashley Koller is the Sustainability Program Manager for Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. in Chico, CA. She is focused on developing and managing initiatives that further integrate Sustainability into Sierra Nevada’s culture and operations. Through collaboration and employee education, Ashley is dedicated to lowering Sierra Nevada’s environmental footprint.Outside of the brewery, Ashley sits on the Board … Read more